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Apex Fundraiser starts on Monday. Be on the lookout for student VIP badges coming home! Spring Pictures are March 3rd. All students will have their pictures taken. Ordering instructions will be sent following picture day.
Apex Fundraiser starts on Monday. Be on the lookout for student VIP badges coming home! Spring Pictures are March 3rd. All students will have their pictures taken. Ordering instructions will be sent following picture day.
Thank you Smile Doctors for your presentation to our 3rd grade students during National Children's Dental Health Month. We appreciate your time and information for our students!

This is a reminder to fill out this year's 5 Essential Survey. Survey results help us plan for improving our school and your feedback is important to us. Thanks in advance for your time. Link: https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/

🎒✨ Kindergarten Registration is Here! ✨🎒
Tri-C Elementary is excited to welcome our newest learners for the upcoming school year!
📌 Kindergarten registration packets for the 2026-2027 school year are being collected this month. If you have a child who will be entering kindergarten, now is the time to submit your paperwork.
📝 Kindergarten screenings, if needed, will be scheduled later this spring. More information will be shared with families as those dates approach.
Information can be found on our website: https://cartervillecusd5il.sites.thrillshare.com/o/tri-c/page/kindergarten-registration
If you have any questions or need assistance with the registration process, please contact:
📧 Jessica Maurizio
jmaurizio@cartervilleschools.org
We can’t wait to meet our future Lions and begin this exciting journey together! 🦁💛
Tri-C Elementary is excited to welcome our newest learners for the upcoming school year!
📌 Kindergarten registration packets for the 2026-2027 school year are being collected this month. If you have a child who will be entering kindergarten, now is the time to submit your paperwork.
📝 Kindergarten screenings, if needed, will be scheduled later this spring. More information will be shared with families as those dates approach.
Information can be found on our website: https://cartervillecusd5il.sites.thrillshare.com/o/tri-c/page/kindergarten-registration
If you have any questions or need assistance with the registration process, please contact:
📧 Jessica Maurizio
jmaurizio@cartervilleschools.org
We can’t wait to meet our future Lions and begin this exciting journey together! 🦁💛

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No School; Monday, February 16th (President's Day) Have a great night!
No School; Monday, February 16th (President's Day) Have a great night!
Our Kindergarten students participated in their Royal Tea Party at school today. This was a culminating activity for their recent Kings and Queens unit. Students enjoyed a special snack and a story from Mrs. Forby and Mr. Owens.




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Happy Super Bowl Sunday! 11:05 Dismissal on Friday, February 13th (no Latchkey). No school on Monday, February 16th (President's Day).
Happy Super Bowl Sunday! 11:05 Dismissal on Friday, February 13th (no Latchkey). No school on Monday, February 16th (President's Day).
PTO this Thursday at CIS! We hope to see you there.

Reminders for tomorrow:
Candy Friday ($0.25)
PBIS Reward: Magic Show
Blood Drive at Carterville Community Center (2:30-6:00pm)
Yearbook Ordering Deadline (www.jostens.com)
Candy Friday ($0.25)
PBIS Reward: Magic Show
Blood Drive at Carterville Community Center (2:30-6:00pm)
Yearbook Ordering Deadline (www.jostens.com)

🩸 Tri-C Elementary School Blood Drive 🩸
Join us in making a difference! Tri-C Elementary is hosting a Blood Drive in partnership with the American Red Cross.
📅 Friday, January 30 (on as scheduled)
📍 Carterville Community Center
⏰ 2:30–6:00 PM
👉 Register here:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive
🎁 Student Incentive Alert!
Students can earn a special gift for recruiting a donor—an easy way to help save lives and show some Cub pride!
Thank you for supporting our school and our community. Every donation counts! ❤️
Join us in making a difference! Tri-C Elementary is hosting a Blood Drive in partnership with the American Red Cross.
📅 Friday, January 30 (on as scheduled)
📍 Carterville Community Center
⏰ 2:30–6:00 PM
👉 Register here:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive
🎁 Student Incentive Alert!
Students can earn a special gift for recruiting a donor—an easy way to help save lives and show some Cub pride!
Thank you for supporting our school and our community. Every donation counts! ❤️

e-Learning Day
Wednesday, January 28th
-Assignments posted to Rooms (Carterville app) by 9am
-Teachers available via email between 9am-2pm
-Assignments due next day of in-person learning
Wednesday, January 28th
-Assignments posted to Rooms (Carterville app) by 9am
-Teachers available via email between 9am-2pm
-Assignments due next day of in-person learning

e-Learning Day
Tuesday, January 27th
-Assignments posted to Rooms (Carterville app) by 9:00am
-Assignments due on the next in-person learning day
-Teachers available via email 9am-2pm
Photos courtesy of Mr. Reid Cure; CHS
Tuesday, January 27th
-Assignments posted to Rooms (Carterville app) by 9:00am
-Assignments due on the next in-person learning day
-Teachers available via email 9am-2pm
Photos courtesy of Mr. Reid Cure; CHS
On this snowy day, here are a few pictures from 1st Grade's Fairytale Ball this past Friday at school. Students enjoyed a special snack, guest readers and lots of fun! Thank you teachers and volunteers for making this a wonderful experience.
e-Learning Expectations:
-Assignments posted to Rooms (Carterville App) by 9:00am
-Teachers available via email from 9am-2pm
-Work turned in on next in-person learning day
-Assignments posted to Rooms (Carterville App) by 9:00am
-Teachers available via email from 9am-2pm
-Work turned in on next in-person learning day

🩸 Tri-C Elementary School Blood Drive 🩸
Join us in making a difference! Tri-C Elementary is hosting a Blood Drive in partnership with the American Red Cross.
📅 Friday, January 30
📍 Carterville Community Center
⏰ 2:30–6:00 PM
👉 Register here:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive
🎁 Student Incentive Alert!
Students can earn a special gift for recruiting a donor—an easy way to help save lives and show some Cub pride!
Thank you for supporting our school and our community. Every donation counts! ❤️
Join us in making a difference! Tri-C Elementary is hosting a Blood Drive in partnership with the American Red Cross.
📅 Friday, January 30
📍 Carterville Community Center
⏰ 2:30–6:00 PM
👉 Register here:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive
🎁 Student Incentive Alert!
Students can earn a special gift for recruiting a donor—an easy way to help save lives and show some Cub pride!
Thank you for supporting our school and our community. Every donation counts! ❤️

📘 Tri-C Elementary Yearbooks Are On Sale! 📘
Capture the memories from this school year! Order your Tri-C Elementary Yearbook today before the deadline.
🗓 Orders due by January 30
📝 Be sure to include your student’s homeroom teacher on the order form
👉 Order here:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1088903/Tri-C-Elementary-School/Yearbook/20250816043045097103/CATALOG_SHOP/Yearbook/20250816043045110103#design/0
📞 Questions? Call Jostens at 1-877-767-5217
Don’t miss out on this special keepsake! 📸✨
Capture the memories from this school year! Order your Tri-C Elementary Yearbook today before the deadline.
🗓 Orders due by January 30
📝 Be sure to include your student’s homeroom teacher on the order form
👉 Order here:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1088903/Tri-C-Elementary-School/Yearbook/20250816043045097103/CATALOG_SHOP/Yearbook/20250816043045110103#design/0
📞 Questions? Call Jostens at 1-877-767-5217
Don’t miss out on this special keepsake! 📸✨

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No School on Monday, January 19th in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Student attendance will resume on Tuesday, January 20th. Have a great night.
No School on Monday, January 19th in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Student attendance will resume on Tuesday, January 20th. Have a great night.
Calling all Little Lions!
The CHS Little Lion Cheer Camp is coming up and we can’t wait to cheer, jump, and have FUN!
✨ Who: Pre-K through 6th grade (must be at least 3 years old to attend)
✨ When: Monday, January 19
✨ Sign-Up: Register ahead of time using the link below or walk-ins are welcome the day of camp.
The best part?
All campers will show off their new cheer skills with a game day performance at the home basketball game on Friday, January 30. 🦁📣
Register here: https://bit.ly/4bBwSdP
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Reminder to sign and return the white envelope for your child's report card. Have a great night!
Reminder to sign and return the white envelope for your child's report card. Have a great night!


